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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 328.20 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 328.20 and 230.58 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 328.20 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/328.20 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 328.20 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 75,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,676.36/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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